How far is Rockford, IL, from Valparaiso, FL?
The distance between Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 820 miles / 1320 kilometers / 713 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Valparaiso (VPS) to Rockford (RFD) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 23 minutes.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Valparaiso to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Valparaiso to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 820.101 miles
- 1319.825 kilometers
- 712.648 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 821.683 miles
- 1322.370 kilometers
- 714.023 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Valparaiso to Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Rockford?
There is no time difference between Valparaiso and Rockford.
Flight carbon footprint between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Valparaiso to Rockford generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Valparaiso to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Airport information
| Origin | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |
| Destination | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |